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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.23, 3,355.66 and 593.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.23, 3,355.66 and 593.77 is: 890.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.23 : 3,355.66 = 593.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.23/3,355.66 = 593.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.23x = 3,355.66 × 593.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.23x = 1,992,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,490.24/2,237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.61

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